Model reliability file
Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rates & common failures
Based on 243,664 MOT tests across 56,824 vehicles.
Last updated
Quick answer
The Vauxhall Astra (2015–2021) records a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.7%, against a class 4 average of 76.8%. Its most common failure category is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, and it covers around 8,670 miles a year.
At a glance
First-time pass rate
A Astra is 5.1 percentage points less likely to pass first time than comparable vehicles in its class.
Ranked by test frequency
Most common failure items
- 1.Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.8%
- 2.Suspension16.2%
- 3.Brakes14.9%
- 4.Tyres11.4%
- 5.Visibility7.5%
Share of failed first tests in which the category appeared. One test may contain more than one failure category.
How wear changes the picture
Failure rate by vehicle age
Expected use
Average annual mileage
8,670miles / year
Use this as context, not a target: ownership pattern and engine type can materially change what “normal” looks like.
Still appearing for test
Longevity indicator
- 82%
- at 10 years
- 56%
- at 15 years
- 28%
- at 20 years
Estimated share of the original tested cohort still receiving an MOT at each age. Exported, scrapped and SORN vehicles may affect the rate.
Check a specific Vauxhall Astra
A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.
Compare within the range
Other Vauxhall models
- Vauxhall Corsa — 70.4% first-time pass rate
- All Vauxhall models
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